Privacy Policy

VarroaVault (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our beekeeping varroa management platform and related services.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, location, and billing details when you create an account.
• Apiary & Hive Data: Hive inspection records, mite counts, treatment logs, queen status, yard information, honey harvest data, and other operational data you enter into the platform.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited, features used, and session duration.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
• Location Data: Approximate location for weather integration and region-specific treatment recommendations, if you grant permission.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the VarroaVault platform and its features.
• Generate treatment calendars, mite efficacy calculations, and yard visit plans.
• Provide weather-integrated treatment recommendations and timing.
• Process payments and manage your subscription.
• Send you service-related communications, treatment reminders, and updates.
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our tools and user experience.
• Respond to your requests, comments, and questions.

Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest, secure server infrastructure, and regular security audits. Your apiary and hive data is stored on secure, redundant servers located in the United States.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

• Payment processing (e.g., Stripe)
• Weather data providers for treatment timing recommendations
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Email delivery services
• Cloud hosting and infrastructure

These third-party providers have their own privacy policies and may collect information as outlined in their respective policies. We encourage you to review them.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Export your apiary and hive data in a portable format.
• Opt out of non-essential communications at any time.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze platform usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the effective date. Your continued use of VarroaVault after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

info@varroavault.com